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Martin Van Buren actually said...

The present condition of the defenses of our principal seaports and navy-yards calls for the early and serious attention of Congress

12/01/1839

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Martin  Van Buren

deceased

usa, New York

257 Quotes

Born12/5/1782

Died7/24/1862 (aged 80)

PartyDemocratic

  • President

    3/4/1837 - 3/4/1841
  • vice president

    6/20/1833 - 3/4/1837
  • Secretary of State

    6/1/1829 - 6/20/1830
  • Governor

    1/1/1829 - 12/31/1830
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